LKAB

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Iron ore is extracted in Kiruna and Malmberget, and brought by rail to the harbours of Luleå and Narvik.
Iron ore is extracted in Kiruna and Malmberget, and brought by rail to the harbours of Luleå and Narvik.
Abisko Östra (Abisko East) railway station along Malmbanan
Abisko Östra (Abisko East) railway station along Malmbanan

LKAB ( Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag) is a Swedish high-tech mineral products company wholly owned by the Swedish Government. Its primary business is the mining of iron ore and its primary mines are in Kiruna and Malmberget. The ore is partially processed on site, and is transported by freight train on Malmbanan to either Narvik or Luleå depending on ultimate destination. LKAB's corporate headquarters are in Luleå.

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